Prepare against Yunus Mermer
Türkiye · World #84,401 classical · FIDE ID 6374603
When preparing against Yunus Mermer, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 65 games by Yunus Mermer, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yunus Mermer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yunus Mermer before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,775 | 1,870 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,626 | 1,671 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 20 | 17 | 28 | 30.8% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yunus Mermer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yunus Mermer's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 93.8% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Mermer usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mermer usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Mermer usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Mermer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Mermer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Yunus Mermer's chess games
All 65 games by Yunus Mermer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 20 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Veli Kayan | 1,873 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | E76 |
| Feb 2016 | Kadir Altin | 1,773 | Manavgat Turkey Cup | D35 |
| Jul 2025 | Hasan Teoman Koruk | 1,627 | TCh-TUR 2nd League | B95 |
| Jan 2026 | Muhammet Kaya | 1,600 | Turkish Cup Muğla Province Championship | D67 |
| Feb 2019 | Adnan Mesih Saygili | 1,594 | TUR Cup | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2024 | 21 | 11 | 1,749 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,733 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,649 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,589 |
| Turkish Cup Muğla Province Championship | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,637 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,799 |
| 7th Ankara Ipek Memorial | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,459 |
| 26th Troya Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,297 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yunus Mermer's chess games?
65 games by Yunus Mermer, from Sep 2014 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Yunus Mermer has played.
What does Yunus Mermer play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Yunus Mermer opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yunus Mermer answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Yunus Mermer play as White?
As White, Yunus Mermer's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yunus Mermer play as Black?
As Black, Yunus Mermer most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Yunus Mermer's FIDE rating?
Yunus Mermer is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess and 1,626 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Yunus Mermer played?
Our database contains 65 games by Yunus Mermer, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yunus Mermer?
65 games by Yunus Mermer reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.